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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
compensation
/ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/ Syllables: com·pen·ˈsa·tion
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Something given to make up for a loss, injury, or disadvantage.
Synonyms
reimbursement
payment
recompense
Antonyms
None available
Translations
compensation in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
تعويض، مكافأة
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شيء يُعطى لشخص ليعوضه عن خسارة أو ضرر أصابه.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Compensation is what you receive to make up for something lost or suffered. Workers receive financial compensation for workplace injuries. Academic compensation addresses structural disadvantages.
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Memory TipCompensation comes from Latin 'compensare' meaning to weigh against — balancing one thing with another.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Injured workers are entitled to fair compensation under occupational health legislation.
The study examines whether financial compensation improves motivation in the workplace.
Compensation for historical inequalities remains a contentious topic in policy debate.
Word Families & Pronunciation
compensation
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | compensate |
| adjective | compensatory |
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